Bocage

Bocage country on the Cotentin Peninsula.

Bocage is a Norman word which has found its way into both the French and English languages. It may refer to a small forest, a decoration that includes leaves. Most often it refers to pastures bordered by thick forest or hedges. It can also mean a type of rubble-work similar to the English use of 'rustic' when referring to garden ornamentation.

During World War II following the Allied Invasion of Normandy, the allies found themselves in 'hedgerow country' (Bocage). It was ideal for German troops to hide in and not be seen until it was too late.